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Who are the Chargers roster locks heading into the final preseason game?

Here is a look at who should have a spot on the 53-man roster heading into the final preseason game.

The Chargers travel to Dallas to meet the Cowboys for the final preseason game.

This will be the last time players vying for a spot on the roster to make their case to the coaching staff. And for a handful of players, their job security is safe.

Here is a look at who should have a spot on the 53-man roster heading into Saturday:

QB Justin Herbert

RB Gus Edwards

RB J.K. Dobbins

WR Joshua Palmer

WR Ladd McConkey

WR Quentin Johnston

WR D.J. Chark

WR Derius Davis

TE Will Dissly

TE Hayden Hurst

OT Rashawn Slater

OT Joe Alt

IOL Zion Johnson

IOL Trey Pipkins

IOL Bradley Bozeman

IOL Jamaree Salyer

IOL Jordan McFadden

IDL Poona Ford

IDL Morgan Fox

IDL Otito Ogbonnia

EDGE Joey Bosa

EDGE Khalil Mack

EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu

LB Denzel Perryman

LB Junior Colson

LB Daiyan Henley

LB Nick Niemann

CB Asante Samuel Jr.

CB Kristian Fulton

CB Ja’Sir Taylor

CB Deane Leonard

S Derwin James

S Alohi Gilman

K Cameron Dicker

P JK Scott

LS Josh Harris

Chargers vs. Cowboys preseason Week 3: How to watch, listen and stream online

Find out how to tune in to watch the Chargers take on the Cowboys in the preseason finale.

The Chargers close out the preseason on Saturday, as they face off against the Cowboys.

Here is everything you need to know so you can tune in:

Game Information

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys

Saturday, Aug. 24 — 1:00 p.m. PT

AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TX

Television

The game will be televised on KCBS-TV in Los Angeles. Noah Eagle and Dan Fouts will have the call.

Radio

ALT FM-98.7 (English broadcast)

FM 105.5/94.3 (Spanish broadcast)

Streaming

FuboTV (try it for free).

Chargers roster bubble: 4 players who helped their cause in preseason Week 2

Which Chargers helped themselves as a result of their performances in Week 2 vs. the Rams? Let’s take a look at who impressed.

There’s just a little over a week until all NFL rosters must be cut down to 53 players.

Which players helped themselves the most due to their performances in Week 2 against the Rams? With one preseason game left, let’s look at who impressed.

RB Kimani Vidal

Vidal did not play in the preseason opener as he was dealing with an injury. But in his first NFL game, he showed why he’s worthy of being a part of the running back rotation. The former Troy product finished with 49 yards on 11 carries. He gained 13 and 8 yards on his first two carries, respectively. Vidal displayed tremendous vision and burst to pick up yardage.

WR Simi Fehoko

I’ve had rookie Brenden Rice in my 53-man roster projections for the past month, but that will likely change. Fehoko has put together a solid summer, and he continued to show up on Saturday. He led all receivers with 52 yards on two catches. However, his performance went beyond what he did as a pass-catcher. Fehoko showed great effort as a blocker and made a huge tackle on kickoff coverage.

S Thomas Harper

AJ Finley has made his case for the third safety, but there should be one more spot in the position room. While JT Woods has shown improvement, Harper, the undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame, has also impressed enough to be considered for it. Harper had a pass breakup on fourth down. In the first game of the preseason against the Seahawks, he had a sack.

TE/FB Tucker Fisk

The run blocking was good and Fisk played a part in it. Signed just last week, Fisk came in and was integral as a blocker at tight end and fullback, including on Vidal’s 13-yard run. If he continues to show up in this department in the preseason finale against the Cowboys, he could earn the spot as the fourth tight end.

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in preseason loss to Rams

Find out who Pro Football Focus tabbed as their winners and losers from the Chargers’ loss to the Rams.

In the second preseason game, the Chargers fell short to the Rams, 13-9.

The starters remained sidelined, while the majority of the playing time went to those at the middle to the back end of the depth chart who are vying for a role or a spot on the 53-man roster.

With that being said, here are the best and worst performers from Saturday’s game, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Top 5 Offense

WR Simi Fehoko — 91.3

OL Rashawn Slater — 81.2

OL Willis Patrick — 75.3

OL Alex Leatherwood — 73.1

OL Trey Pipkins — 72.3

Top 5 Defense

LB Denzel Perryman — 91.4

LB Daiyan Henley — 90.8

CB Deane Leonard — 82.8

S Akeem Dent — 79.1

DT Teair Tart — 76.8

Bottom 5 Offense

TE Luke Benson — 29.5

QB Easton Stick — 29.8

WR Cornelius Johnson — 37.2

QB Luis Perez — 39.2

TE Stone Smartt — 45.8

Bottom 5 Defense

DT Morgan Fox — 29.6

EDGE Bud Dupree — 31.8

CB Zamari Walton — 37.0

DT Chris Hinton — 40.8

DT Scott Matlock — 46.8

Chargers vs. Rams preseason Week 2: How to watch, listen and stream online

Find out how to tune in to watch the Chargers take on the Rams.

The Chargers continue their three-game preseason slate.

On Saturday, they face off against the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Here is everything you need to know so you can tune in:

Game Information

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams

Saturday, Aug. 17 — 4:00 p.m. PT

SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA

Television

The game will be televised on KCBS-TV in Los Angeles and Orange County. Noah Eagle and Dan Fouts will have the call.

Radio

ALT FM-98.7 (English broadcast)

FM 105.5/94.3 (Spanish broadcast)

Streaming

FuboTV (try it for free).

Chargers preseason: 1 player to watch at each position on offense vs. Rams

There are some roster bubble players on the offensive side of the ball trying to make their case.

The Chargers are getting closer to having to trim their roster to 53 players ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Raiders.

With a handful of starting jobs already locked up, the next two preseason games, including this weekend’s contest against the Rams, will be all about guys on the roster bubble vying for their spots.

That said, here is one offensive player to watch at each position ahead of Saturday’s matchup.

QB: Luis Perez

While Justin Herbert has been sidelined with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot, the offense has struggled during training camp. A lot of it has to do with quarterback play. Easton Stick, who was re-signed to serve as Herbert’s backup, has not done himself any favors with his performances.

Perez, on the other hand, was signed just a week ago, and he has flashed enough to the point where he could push Stick for the job if he keeps stacking good days. The former XFL star led all quarterbacks in passing last weekend with 61 yards.

RB: Kimani Vidal

Heading into training camp, everyone thought it was a near guarantee that Vidal would be a part of the rotation. But now, Vidal finds himself on the roster bubble. In the preseason opener, he suited up for warmups but did not dress for the game. He had been nursing an injury the week leading up to the contest, which likely led to him not playing.

Vidal is a talented back with great vision, contact balance, burst and upside in the passing game. But he must display that in live-game action to try to beat out Isaiah Spiller, who currently has the leg up due to his special teams skills.

WR: Ladd McConkey

Like Vidal, McConkey did not play against the Seahawks, as he had also been dealing with an injury. However, McConkey has been a full participant in practices this week, which points to him making his preseason debut against Seattle.

I don’t know how much he will play, but I’m looking forward to seeing what he showed in college at Georgia and over the past couple of months, with his elite route running, good speed and the ability to create with the football in his hands.

TE: Donald Parham

Parham was seen as the third tight end coming into the summer, but now he finds himself on the roster bubble. The reason is that he hasn’t participated much this summer due to an injury, which has been a concern with Parham.

After missing several practices, Parham had a great day on Tuesday, showing the impact he can make in the passing game. He will not only have to stay healthy and continue to be a reliable target but also show improvement as a blocker.

OL: Foster Sarell

There’s been a battle for the swing tackle spot between Sarell and Alex Leatherwood. And as it stands, Sarell has the leg up. Leatherwood is coming off a poor performance, as he allowed six quarterback pressures. Meanwhile, Sarell had a solid showing and exemplified position flexibility by playing some guard. I’m watching for how he performs along the interior again.

“That’s what he’s aiming for,” Greg Roman said on Sarell playing guard against the Seahawks. “He has a big opportunity. Position flexibility up front is huge. The more he can show that, the better. He’s taken that on in an excited fashion.”

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in preseason loss to Seahawks

Find out who Pro Football Focus tabbed as their winners and losers from the Chargers’ preseason opener.

In the first preseason game, the Chargers fell short to the Seahawks, 16-3.

The starters remained sidelined, while the majority of the playing time went to those at the middle to the back end of the depth chart who are vying for a role or a spot on the 53-man roster.

With that being said, here are the best and worst performers from Saturday’s game, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Top 5 Offense

TE Donald Parham Jr. — 85.0

WR Jaylen Johnson — 73.8

WR Simi Fehoko — 68.4

RB Jaret Patterson — 67.0

OL Karsen Barnhart — 60.8

Top 5 Defense

DT Micheal Mason — 88.5

LB Nick Niemann — 78.4

DT Otito Ogbonnia — 77.5

LB Troy Dye — 77.1

EDGE Chris Collins — 72.1

Bottom 5 Offense

OT Alex Leatherwood — 29.6

QB Easton Stick — 32.7

OT Foster Sarell — 39.5

IOL Bucky Williams — 47.9

OT Tyler McLellan — 48.6

Bottom 5 Defense

CB Zamari Walton — 45.4

LB Daiyan Henley — 50.7

CB Chris Wilcox — 52.9

CB Deane Leonard — 53.0

EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu — 53.1

5 Chargers players to watch in preseason opener vs. Seahawks

While several high-profile starters won’t play, there are still plenty of players to follow on Saturday.

We’re just a day out from the Chargers’ 2024 preseason opener against the Seahawks at SoFi Stadium.

While several high-profile starters won’t play, there are still plenty of players to follow on Saturday.

OT Joe Alt

Alt, the team’s first-round pick, has lived up to his draft billing in training camp, holding his own against Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa. While it’s expected that he should perform admirably well in pass protection, I’m curious to see his impact in the run game.

RB Jaret Patterson

Jim Harbaugh said that Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins won’t play, which means that the guys competing for spots on the back end of the positional room will have their opportunities to prove themselves. Among the crop is Patterson, who has had a great training camp. Patterson spent most of last year on the team’s practice squad.

WR Quentin Johnston

A player with the most to prove is Johnston, last year’s first-round pick. His rough rookie season was riddled with struggles to create separation and dropped passes. While he has shown some progress in the route-running department, Johnston has still dealt with drops at times in training camp. How will he look in live-game action?

EDGE Chris Rumph II

Rumph was on the roster bubble coming into training camp. However, he’s been playing his way into making the 53-man roster. Looking noticeably bigger, physique-wise, Rumph has been a force at rushing the passer and defending the run. He must continue to perform at this level to lock up his spot.

CB Tarheeb Still

Still has been a standout in the secondary this summer. He has made multiple plays on the football, something that he did at Maryland as he finished his final season at Maryland with five interceptions. As he looks to beat out Ja’Sir Taylor for the starting slot corner spot, Still needs to keep up this level of play.

Chargers vs. Seahawks preseason Week 1: How to watch, listen and stream online

Find out how to tune in to watch the Chargers take on the Seahawks in the preseason opener.

The Chargers are set to begin their three-game preseason slate.

On Saturday, they kick it off in a bout against the Seahawks at SoFi Stadium.

Here is everything you need to know so you can tune in:

Game Information

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Saturday, Aug. 10 — 4:00 p.m. PT

SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA

Television

The game will be televised on KCBS-TV in Los Angeles and Orange County. Matt “Money” Smith and Daniel Jeremiah will have the call.

Radio

ALT FM-98.7 (English broadcast)

FM 105.5/94.3 (Spanish broadcast)

Streaming

FuboTV (try it for free).

Jim Harbaugh reveals plan for first preseason game vs. Seahawks

Here’s who you can expect to be out there when the Chargers play the Seahawks.

The Chargers will host the Seahawks in the preseason opener this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 4:05 p.m. PT.

Like most preseason games, the starters aren’t expected to see the field much, if at all.

On Thursday following practice, Jim Harbaugh said he knows which starters will and won’t play.

“Yeah, I have an idea of what starters will play, what starters won’t play, how much some of the starters will play,’ Harbaugh said. “We have a good plan, we have a good idea of that as of right now. We’re ready to roll.”

Harbaugh added that Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins are among the players who won’t play in the preseason opener.

“There’s a couple on each side of the ball. There’s a few others that won’t be playing,” Harbaugh added.

Harbaugh also confirmed that Easton Stick will start at quarterback and play most of the first half. Stick has been with the first-team offense while Justin Herbert has been out with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot.